Wharfedale Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Wharfedale Masonic Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Westbourne House, Westbourne Close, Otley, LS21 3LG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Wharfedale Masonic Hall sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Wharfedale Masonic Hall | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Wharfedale Masonic Hall none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wharfedale Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Spring Gardens Aged Persons Home) Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Westgate Primary) School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Corkys Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Brewberry Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Buttercups Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Falcon Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Wharfedale Masonic Hall
What is Wharfedale Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Wharfedale Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 14 December 2018.
Is Wharfedale Masonic Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wharfedale Masonic Hall last inspected?
Wharfedale Masonic Hall was last inspected on 14 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wharfedale Masonic Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wharfedale Masonic Hall compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Wharfedale Masonic Hall holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Wharfedale Masonic Hall and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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